Core Insights - Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM) shares experienced an 11.5% increase, closing at $8.64, with a notable trading volume, contributing to a 73.8% gain over the past four weeks [1] Company Developments - Almonty has filed a legal application against Pure Tungsten Inc. in the Ontario Superior Court, claiming that misleading statements from Pure Tungsten threaten market integrity and shareholder interests [2] - A large-scale drilling program commenced at the Sangdong Molybdenum Project in South Korea to confirm molybdenum reserves, addressing a local shortage [3] - The Sangdong mine is one of the largest tungsten deposits globally, with Phase I production expected to start this year, targeting a throughput capacity of 640,000 tons of tungsten ore annually [5] Industry Context - Tungsten is critical for various applications due to its hardness and high melting point, with China controlling approximately 82% of global production, highlighting the urgency for alternative production sources [4] - The expected construction completion of Phase II of the Sangdong project by 2026 aims to increase throughput to 1.2 million tons of tungsten ore per year [5] Financial Expectations - Almonty is projected to report quarterly earnings of $0.00 per share, reflecting a 100% year-over-year change, with revenues anticipated at $17.33 million, a 248% increase from the previous year [6] - The consensus EPS estimate for Almonty has remained stable over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may be influenced by earnings estimate trends [7]